I’ve noticed that I have this unconscious habit of peering into every open barn, garage, or shed that I come across in hopes of spotting a great barn find. Every once in a while I will spot something interesting… more»
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Mar 4, 2015 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Franco-Italian Wonders: Two Citroen SMs
My introduction to the Citroen SM was reading an Automobile Quarterly article on the SM in 1970. I thought it was a concept car, nothing that sleek could actually be a production car, right? Not only did Citroen produce… more»
Mar 3, 2015 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Two French Follies: Renault GTA’s
I have a typical American trait of rooting for the underdog. Naturally, I liked AMC products growing up, and even got in trouble in elementary school when I drew a poster of the new AMC cars for 1975 when… more»
Mar 3, 2015 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Borgward Isabella Barn Finds
When it comes to German brands, most of us think of names like Mercedes, BMW, and Audi, but at one time Borgward was a major player in Germany. The brand built well over a million cars before it closed… more»
Mar 3, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Comfortable Cruiser: 1968 Chrysler New Yorker
A true barn find, this large, economy size Mopar is presented just as it was pulled from long-term storage. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Bob R for alerting us to this big-block monster located in Hudson Valley, New York… more»
Mar 2, 2015 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Clay Stained: 1970 Jaguar E-Type FHC
Sometimes a fantastic find comes through that time just doesn’t permit us to write up as soon as they’ve hit the inbox. The new Reader’s Find feature, which I discussed just earlier today allows us to share them quickly, but… more»
Mar 2, 2015 • Stories • 15 Comments
Say Hello To More Reader Finds!
So if you’ve been a long time Barn Finds follower, you have watched this site grow and change over the years. We have tried a lot of different designs and features in our never ending quest to make this… more»
Mar 2, 2015 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Motoring Monday: 1961 Jaguar Mk IX Project
My wife is in love with Jaguar Mk. VII’s, VIII’s and IX’s and eventually wants one. Consequently, I am in a constant search for the right car, although I think there will have to be a thinning of our… more»
Mar 2, 2015 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Tri-Five Under $4k! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
I was pretty surprised to see this classic Chevy for such a low price, but then I started reading further, and there are good reasons. There are some good reasons that it may be a bargain as well! This… more»
Feb 28, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1966 International Harvester Wrecker
I have a tow vehicle and a trailer with a winch for towing home my barn finds… or the race car when it breaks, or the Triumphs when the Prince of Darkness strikes! I’m looking at this wrecker and… more»
Feb 28, 2015 • For Sale • 16 Comments
South Florida Sunshine: 1969 Datsun 1600 Roadster
Yes, Virginia, Datsun did make sports cars before the 240Z. And they were good ones! While this isn’t the more desirable larger-engined 2000, the 1600 is a nice convertible in its own right. Thanks to Jim S for spotting… more»
Feb 27, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1972 Volvo 145: It’s Gotta Go!
After writing up a couple of Fiestas the other day, I decided to go and test drive one of those new Fiesta STs that all the automotive journalists have been gushing about. Well, that went so well that a… more»
Feb 27, 2015 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sable Coat in the Garage: 1964 Bentley S3
Imagine putting this Bentley in your garage as a daily driver (if it would fit, not too sure it would in mine)! A true garage find with a claimed three owners from new, this relatively rare (less than 1,300… more»
Feb 27, 2015 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Face Off: ’64 Corvair Vs ’74 Karmann Ghia
With much of the country in a deep freeze and no end in sight, my thoughts wandered to warm-weather cruising. The daylight is sticking around a few minutes longer each day, so maybe – just maybe – we can… more»
Feb 27, 2015 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Dusty Drop Top: 1970 Mercedes 280SL
One of the major appeals, or at least the dream, of a barn find is getting an amazing deal. I know the first time I ever heard about the concept of a barn find, I was still a child and… more»
Feb 26, 2015 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Patinaed Rarity: 1949 Chevrolet Canopy Express
I love finding cars that I have never seen or heard of before, but finding something new and unusual is typically rather difficult. You certainly wouldn’t think there would be many cars from a major American manufacture that hasn’t… more»
